New Guinea notebooks, 1937-1938 [microform]. 1937-1938.

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New Guinea notebooks, 1937-1938 [microform]. 1937-1938.

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Transcription of eight notebooks documenting B.W. Collins' work and travel in the Madang area of New Guinea, 1937-1938, with a brief introduction by Jill Goodwin, his daughter. The notebooks are headed as follows: Book 1. Christchurch to Madang, 19 Aug-16 Sep 1937 Book 2. Madang to Abegani, 17 Sep-6 Nov 1937 Book 3. Abegani and Madang, 6 Nov 1937-13 Jan 1938 Book 4. Abegani, etc., 14 Jan-14 Apr 1938 Book 5. Abegani and Madang, 15 Apr-4 Jun 1938 Book 6. Madang, Gua, Abegani and Dinam, etc., 4 Jun-25 Aug 1938 Book 7. Gua, Ulingau & Bunabun Districts, Abegani, 25 Aug-18 Oct 1938 Book 8. Gua, Madang, Australia, Christchurch, 19 Oct-21 Dec 1938.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Collins, B. W. (Burton Wallace), 1916-

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Burton Wallace Collins, 1916-1977, was in the area around Madang in 1937 - 1938, for 18 months, working as a geologist for the Island Exploration Company. He was based at Madang, and at the company's headquarters at Atemble. He went on numerous expeditions in the surrounding country. While in New Guinea, Collins kept a journal of his experiences, his work, and his social life, which he sent back for his family in New Zealand to read. There were eight small notebooks completed in the 18 months Co...